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Maggie Smith, the famous British actress best known for her roles in the “Harry Potter” film series and the “Downton Abbey” series, has died at the age of 89, her family has announced.
Maggie Smith is an icon in British theater and film, winning two Academy Awards during her career. The first was her role in the 1970 film “The Prime of Miss Jane Brody” and the second was the 1979 film “California Suite”. She also received four other Academy Award nominations and eight BAFTA Awards.
In the Harry Potter series, Smith plays Professor Minerva McGonagall, a stern, pointy-hatted wizard who teaches at Hogwarts.
In the Downton Abbey series, she played the role of Countess Violet Crawley, a grandmother known for her snarky and funny comments throughout the show’s six seasons.
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Leave a comment on the photo, Met Queen Elizabeth II during the performance of the play “Othello” in 1966
A statement from her sons, Toby Stevens and Chris Larkin, said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mrs. Maggie Smith. She died this morning, too. She died peacefully in hospital on Friday, September 27, surrounded by her family and close friends. They added: “We appreciate everyone’s messages and support and we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. “
Many of her colleagues expressed sadness at her passing. Her “Downton Abbey” co-star Hugh Bonneville said: “Everyone who has worked with her has attested to her razor-sharp intelligence and remarkable talent, and she is one of the most iconic figures of this generation. A legend among people, her artistic legacy will live on through her wonderful roles on screen. My condolences to her family and friends.”
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Leave a comment on the photo, Professor Minerva McGonagall (far left) in the Harry Potter series
Maggie Smith’s career spanned eight decades, beginning in 1952 and continuing until the last years of her life.
She received her first BAFTA nomination in 1958 for Nowhere to Go and continued her success in theater and film, playing a number of major roles.
In 1963, she played Desdemona in Laurence Olivier’s drama Othello, a role that was later made into a film for which she was nominated for an Academy Award.
She gained international fame in 1969 when she won an Academy Award for her performance in “The Prime of Miss Jane Brody.”
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Leave a comment on the photo, She is popular for her role in the TV series Downton Abbey.
Another of her prominent roles was in the 1985 film A Room with a View, in which she played supervisor Charlotte Bartlet. The role brought her another Oscar nomination and a BAFTA Award. Her most recent works include the 2023 film Miracle Club, which follows a group of women on a pilgrimage to the French city of Lourdes.
Maggie Smith was born on 28 December 1934 in Ilford, Essex. She began her theater career as an assistant at the Oxford Playhouse before moving to London and becoming famous with her performances. striking. Throughout her artistic career, she continued to play wonderful roles, both in theater and film, and became one of Britain’s national treasures.
In recent years, Smith has played Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, a role that has added a special touch to her artistic persona and has become an unforgettable part of her career.
The author of the “Harry Potter” series is J.K. Rowling asked Maggie Smith to play this role because of her experience and overwhelming presence.
Throughout her career, Smith became known for her dedication and insistence on delivering the best performance possible for each role. Even after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, she continued her work steadfastly.
In addition to her artistic success, Smith had a huge impact on the British and international art world, as the many unique roles she played left a lasting mark. She rarely gives interviews but always emphasizes the sense of freedom and challenge theater work gives her.
Maggie Smith is one of the most brilliant artists of her generation and a legend in theater and film.